How One Employee Got Promoted by Building a Career Lattice

In this episode of The Promotion Memo, Lucas and Luna explore the career lattice strategy—how one employee at a mid-sized tech firm used lateral moves and skill stacking to earn a promotion to director without a traditional vertical path. They break down the specific steps: mapping adjacent roles, building cross-functional projects, and negotiating a custom title. The hosts discuss why the lattice model works in today's flat organizations, citing data from a 2025 LinkedIn workforce report showing that employees who make lateral moves are 2.3 times more likely to be promoted within two years. They also share practical tips for listeners to identify lattice opportunities in their own companies. The episode ends with a reflection on how visibility often comes from breadth, not just depth. #CareerLattice #LateralMove #PromotionStrategy #SkillStacking #CrossFunctional #WorkplaceAdvice #CareerGrowth #InternalMobility #DirectorPromotion #TechCareers #LinkedInData #OrganizationalBehavior #CareerMapping #Visibility #ProfessionalDevelopment #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo